Italy vs Japan: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Italy
128.32
in 2030
Japan
129.89
in 2030
Italy rank
2nd
Japan rank
1st

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Italy
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 129.89 against 128.32 in Italy, a difference of 1.57.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 2nd and Japan ranks 1st of 90 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 2 and Japan in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Japan Difference Ahead
1990s 108.62 36.21 72.41 Italy
2000s 98.34 91.71 6.63 Italy
2010s 117.68 144.53 26.84 Japan
2020s 129.28 138.13 8.84 Japan
2030s 128.32 129.89 1.56 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Italy or Japan?
Japan, at 129.89 against 128.32 in Italy as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Italy and Japan?
1.57, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Japan?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Italy and Japan rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Italy ranks 2nd and Japan ranks 1st of 90 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
105 places, 3,406 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October